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RAJU M.R

RAJU M.R

Cybersecurity Manager
Chennai

Summary

A seasoned IT professional with over 14 years of experience in the Information Security domain, currently serving as a Cybersecurity Manager. Proven expertise in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing across network and web applications using both automated tools and manual techniques. Adept at leading security initiatives, collaborating across teams, and driving improvements in security posture. Demonstrates strong independent problem-solving skills and thrives in dynamic, professional environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Cybersecurity Manager

CaterpillarInc
02.2022 - Current

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Led the security assessment of cloud-hosted applications and infrastructure.
  • Conducted threat modeling and risk assessments for new digital initiatives.
  • Performed vulnerability scans and penetration testing on internal and external assets.
  • Collaborated with DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Delivered security awareness training and best practices to development teams.
  • Authored detailed security assessment reports and remediation plans.

Senior Associate

Cognizant technologies Solutions
02.2019 - 01.2022
  • Lead a team responsible for conducting automated and manual tests of information systems, including internal and external network penetration testing, vulnerability scans, threat modeling, information system architecture assessments and Web application testing.
  • Performed Threat Modelling, Dynamic Application Security Testing, Source Code Review, API testing for the Client Native Mobile Application.
  • Performed Architecture Review for the Client Infrastructure.
  • Threat modelling of the Project by involving before development and improving the security at the initial phase.
  • STRIDE assessment of the applications during the design phase, identifying the threats possible and providing security requirements.
  • Experience in Static Analysis of mobile platform (Android).
  • Experience in Static Analysis Javascript.
  • Performed DAST for the applications using the Open source tools Burp suite and Scans using the IBM appscan standard.
  • Performed Code Analysis/Review to validate the vulnerabilities that are identified by CheckMarx.
  • Identified vulnerabilities in both SAST, DAST and recommended proper remediation to ensure the overall level of security posture of the application.
  • Recommend Fix for the identified Vulnerabilities.
  • Performed Manual DB assessment for the MS SQL server CIA benchmarks.
  • Identifies Security Misconfigurations and Vulnerabilities against the CIA benchmarks and recommended proper remediation to ensure the overall level of security posture of the SQL DB server.
  • Performed network scans various ports of MS SQL server using Nmap and prepared report on the identified vulnerable ports.
  • Team Members: 12

Technology Analyst

Infosys
04.2014 - 01.2019
  • As a part of Infosys Unified Vulnerability Management team, I am focused on DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) & SAST (Static Application Security Testing)
  • Design and execute Application Security Testing projects, Penetration Testing (Black Box, Grey Box), Vulnerability Assessment, and Network Assessment on critical infrastructure.
  • Perform manual as well as automated pen tests using various open source as well commercial tools.
  • Identify and eliminate the False Positives.
  • Team Members: 12

IT Security Analyst

Lobo Staffing Solutions Private Limited
05.2013 - 04.2014
  • Conduct Security Review to new projects/services which include Infrastructure, Web Application, Database, etc
  • Conduct Vulnerability assessment, Penetration testing for various projects and RFCs.
  • Get in touch with the user/requester to understand the requirement and participating conf. call with user & technical teams.
  • Risk Assessment report preparation as per ISO 27001.
  • Recommending security controls to mitigate the risks.
  • Provide support for Technical risk assessment and mitigation
  • Perform network attack and penetration testing
  • Perform internal and external vulnerability assessments
  • Perform web application penetration testing (Black box, Grey box and White box)
  • Use of various methodologies used in Attack & Penetration testing.
  • Experience in information security risk assessments and gap analysis.
  • A solid understanding of network penetration techniques, tools, and methodologies
  • Broad expertise with multiple operating systems such as Linux and Windows, and network services(HTTP, Databases, etc.) and their inherent security issues
  • Conducting Hands-On Web application penetration tests
  • Ability to utilize common penetration testing tools: Metasploit, Nessus, nMap, AppScan, and BurpSuite, App Detective Pro, Qualys
  • Experience in network penetration testing methods and writing testing assessment reports.
  • Client: Tata Communications Limited
  • Team Members: 6

Network Security Engineer

SAIS information Technology Pvt Ltd
06.2010 - 05.2013
  • Perform gap analysis of network infrastructure as well as on-going vulnerability assessments to continuously mitigate risk, providing technical leadership during all audits, communicating all issues and user feedback to members of product development teams and vendor representatives.
  • Performing vulnerability assessment using Nessus, GFI Languard, Saint, Nexpose and Openvas.
  • Performing Penetration Test using open source tools and Commercial tools (Backtrack 4R3, Nmap, Metasploit, Firewalk etc.)
  • Performing Web Application Security testing – OWASP Top 10 and Sans Top 25 based Security Testing
  • Preparing Reports of Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing about Vulnerabilities and recommendation.
  • Perform audit tracking, network assessing and reporting about vulnerabilities.
  • Firewall and Router auditing and Review.
  • Server and Client OS Hardening.
  • Perform audit tracking, network assessing and reporting about vulnerabilities.
  • Network Analysis & Troubleshooting.
  • Deployment of Antivirus in Servers & Clients.
  • Installation & Configuration of Various Software Packages.
  • Planning, coordinating and implementing security policy for enterprise setup.
  • Preparing the checklist and the documents as per the company policy.
  • Regular Patch Management of all server and client Operating Systems to ensure they are not vulnerable to known attacks.
  • Data Leakage Prevention Software Administrator, Client Servicing, Customer Support.
  • Effectively plan, install, configure, maintain, optimize and troubleshoot Windows 2000 & 2003-based network Infrastructure.
  • Active Directory Management and monitoring.
  • Hands on experience in Configuring TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VPN, and NAT.
  • Implementation and maintenance of Group policies purely in Windows 2003 environment.
  • Managing User Accounts, File System, Password policies, Network Printing for client systems and end users.
  • Implementing Patch Management and Antivirus for the server and client systems.
  • Investigated user problems, determined possible solutions, overall software, application development, installation and upgrades.
  • Maintain a strong working knowledge of all software, hardware, applications, and other critical tools, including enterprise security trends, potential threats, general industry developments, and other technical consideration.
  • Provide relevant oversight and guidance to engineers, technical service staff, client IT personnel, and other parties to facilitate efficient information flow and address any/all security and operational concerns.
  • Use automated and manual code review techniques to identify application security vulnerabilities.
  • Have a good to excellent understanding of one or more OS platforms (Windows experience is a plus, though we understand that you might prefer to run Linux (or OSX).
  • Basic to excellent understanding of web application platforms.
  • Leverage automated analysis techniques for efficient delivery of focused and comprehensive test formats.
  • Team Members: 6

Education

Bachelors in Engineering - Electronics and Instrumentation

R.M.K
06-2010

Skills

  • Application security: IBM Rational AppScan, Burp suite, Acunetix, HP WebInspect, Netsparker, w3af framework, Checkmarx
  • Vulnerability Assessment Tools: Nessus, NeXpose, Wapiti, Nikto, Saint, Qualys
  • Network Security Scanners: Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit, OpenVAS

Certification

CISM-Certified Information Systems Manager

Training

  • Attended 3 months training in CCNA.
  • Attended 3 months training in Red Hat Linux.

Disclaimer

Father's Name: M.Rajaram 

Date of Birth: 1989-05-15 

Sex: Male. 

Contact Address: No- 7/8 Flat-No-2,Prasad Apratments,2nd cross street, V.P colony,Aynavaram, Chennai – 600 023


I hereby declare the information provided above of mine is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. 

Date: 

Place: Chennai

Timeline

CISM-Certified Information Systems Manager

01-2025

ISO/IEC 27001:2022

03-2024

Cybersecurity Manager

CaterpillarInc
02.2022 - Current

Senior Associate

Cognizant technologies Solutions
02.2019 - 01.2022

Technology Analyst

Infosys
04.2014 - 01.2019

IT Security Analyst

Lobo Staffing Solutions Private Limited
05.2013 - 04.2014

CEH-Certified Ethical Hacking

08-2010

Network Security Engineer

SAIS information Technology Pvt Ltd
06.2010 - 05.2013

Bachelors in Engineering - Electronics and Instrumentation

R.M.K
RAJU M.RCybersecurity Manager